On This Day In 1955: When “The Rock” Went Out Perfect At 49-0
It was the great Rocky Marciano’s final fight, yet nobody knew it for a good few months. The unbeaten heavyweight … more “On This Day In 1955: When “The Rock” Went Out Perfect At 49-0”
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Marciano Vs. Charles II – When “The Cincinnati Cobra” Almost Won By A Nose
Who gave Rocky Marciano his toughest fight? You might say Jersey Joe Walcott, from whom Rocky won the heavyweight title. … more “Marciano Vs. Charles II – When “The Cincinnati Cobra” Almost Won By A Nose”
Rocky Marciano’s Last 5 Bouts Were Packed With Drama
Let’s examine Rocky Marciano’s five heavyweight title defences in wake of his one round demolition of 39-year old Jersey Joe … more “Rocky Marciano’s Last 5 Bouts Were Packed With Drama”
Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)
Bored with lists yet? Just lately, during the lockdown, many people have come out with lists, these lists compiling their … more “Tyson Fury Lists His Top-Five Greatest Heavyweights (says he would have beaten them all)”
Britain’s Don Cockell: The Light-Heavyweight Who Took A Brutal Beating From Marciano
Sporting a physique to rival that of Andy Ruiz, British warrior Don Cockell is best known for his brave but … more “Britain’s Don Cockell: The Light-Heavyweight Who Took A Brutal Beating From Marciano”
On This Day In 1953 – Rocky Marciano Scores His One And Only First-Round KO As Heavyweight Champ
The great Rocky Marciano scored a number of first-round knockouts during his perfect pro career – 11 in fact. Yet … more “On This Day In 1953 – Rocky Marciano Scores His One And Only First-Round KO As Heavyweight Champ”
On This Day – The Great Rocky Marciano Announces His Retirement At 49-0
49-0 with 43 KO’s. This was the record the one and only Rocky Marciano said goodbye with on this day … more “On This Day – The Great Rocky Marciano Announces His Retirement At 49-0”
VIDEO: Rocky Marciano – Championship Profile
Rocky Marciano is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champion boxers of all time, and not without sound … more “VIDEO: Rocky Marciano – Championship Profile”
September 21st, Rocky Marciano Reaches His 49-0 Record, Larry Holmes Is “Robbed” In His Attempt To Equal It
If you believe in fate, in the alignment of the stars, in destiny, etc, etc, then you will know how … more “September 21st, Rocky Marciano Reaches His 49-0 Record, Larry Holmes Is “Robbed” In His Attempt To Equal It”